Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - 6 Bottles

Product Description

Winery Background
Mt Difficulty is one of Central Otago’s most acclaimed producers, recognised for crafting wines that showcase the purity and intensity of this cool-climate region. The Roaring Meg range, named after a local stream in the Kawarau Gorge, is designed to be vibrant, fruit-forward, and approachable while still carrying the finesse expected from Mt Difficulty.

Region & Vintage
Central Otago, New Zealand, is best known for Pinot Noir, but its high-altitude vineyards also produce Sauvignon Blanc with a unique style distinct from Marlborough. The 2023 vintage delivered bright, fresh, and aromatic wines thanks to a cool growing season that preserved natural acidity and aromatic intensity.

Winemaking
Grapes were picked in the cool of the morning to preserve freshness. Fermentation was carried out predominantly in stainless steel to retain bright aromatics, with a portion fermented at slightly warmer temperatures to add textural weight and depth.

Tasting Notes
Pale straw with green highlights. Aromas of passionfruit, citrus blossom, lime zest, and fresh herbs leap from the glass. The palate is lively and refreshing, brimming with tropical fruits, gooseberry, and lemon-lime, balanced by crisp acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, summer salads, or goat’s cheese tarts.

Why It Stands Out
The Roaring Meg Sauvignon Blanc 2023 brings a Central Otago twist to this classic New Zealand varietal – vibrant, fruit-driven, and refreshing, yet with an underlying minerality that elevates it above everyday Sauvignon Blanc.

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